This document provides information about Hospitality Development Company (HDC), which is the hospitality subsidiary of United Development Company (UDC) located in Qatar. HDC develops, owns, and operates world-class hospitality businesses at The Pearl - Qatar, including restaurants and luxury boutique hotels. Some of the restaurants and hotels discussed include Nikki Beach Resort & Spa, MEGU, Tse Yang, Burj Al Hamam, Liza, and future plans for additional hotels and restaurants. HDC aims to partner with leading international hospitality brands to bring exclusive concepts to Qatar for the first time.

1. Hospitality Development Company
The Pearl - Qatar
Porto Cabin 5
Doha, Qatar
PO Box 26663
Telephone: +974 449 61 004
www.hdc-global.com
Email: info@hdc-global.com

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Hospitality Development Company (HDC) is the United
Development Company’s (UDC psc.) wholly owned
hospitality subsidiary.
HDC’s mission is to develop, own and operate world-
class hospitality businesses. Consequently, the
firm builds partnerships with leading and young
yet promising hospitality brands with regional
development ambitions.
Benefiting from unique locations at The Pearl - Qatar,
HDC has largely contributed in making the island one
of the most exclusive, fashionable and sophisticated
destinations in the world.
Since its inception in 2007, HDC has formed exclusive
partnerships with a number of reputed brands
including Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar, MEGU,
Pampano (New York City), Burj Al Hamam and Al
Tabkha (Beirut), Liza and Tse Yang (Paris). Discussions
are underway to add more winning concepts to the
HDC restaurant portfolio.
On the Hotels and Resorts front, HDC is developing
three luxury boutique hotel properties, ideally situated
at The Pearl - Qatar.
The world famous Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts will
launch its first hotel in the region at The Pearl - Qatar
during 2012, and has already won an internationally
acclaimed design award.
HDC has been in advanced talks to conclude the
acquisition of a strategic stake of a lifestyle hotel
operator, with an aim to grow the hotel brand globally.
Going forward, HDC will grow through the development
of its existing hospitality brand relationships, and
through ventures into strategic acquisitions. This
combination of organic and non-organic growth will
provide optimal investment diversification.
About HDC
Bringing exclusive, world-class restaurants
and boutique hotels to the region from our
home at The Pearl - Qatar
Aerial view of Porto Arabia
Tse Yang restaurant MEGU’s famous Kobe Beef
A view of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa The Pearl - Qatar
Porto Arabia Marina

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HDC is the hospitality arm of UDC
owners of the The Pearl - Qatar
United Development Company PSC (UDC) is one of
Qatar’s leading private sector shareholding companies.
UDC’s mission is to identify and invest in long-term
projects contributing to Qatar’s growth and providing
good shareholder value. The company was established
in 1999 and listed on the Qatar Exchange in June 2003.
It has an authorized share capital of US$ 448 million
and total assets of more than US$ 5.2 billion as of 31
December 2011.
UDC’s target areas of interest include: infrastructure,
energy-intensive industries, hydrocarbon downstream
manufacturing, real estate, maritime and environment-
related businesses, urban development and utilities,
hospitality, retail and fashion, information technology,
media and communications, insurance and other
services.
Through a combination of project activities and
commercial enterprise, UDC has developed into
the first-choice private sector and joint venture
partner for international investors in Qatar, and has
successfully established several new companies
and investment vehicles across the region.
UDC’s flagship project is The Pearl
- Qatar a Riviera-style, man-made
US$ 12 billion island development located in Doha.
It covers 400 hectares of reclaimed land and
features 32 kilometers of coastline being Qatar’s
first international urban development venture and
the most glamorous and innovative mixed-use
man-made island in the world.
When completed, The Pearl - Qatar will
accommodate more than 45 thousand residents
in approximately 15 thousand residential units.
The Pearl - Qatar will feature superb entertainment,
worldwide dining brands, landscaped gardens,
community centers, top quality schools and clinics,
variety of shopping experiences, three marinas
for more than 1,000 boats and six luxury hotels.
The Pearl - Qatar offers unique, true freehold
investment opportunities in a safe, relaxed,
friendly and exclusive environment.
About UDC The Pearl - Qatar
MEGU’s prime location facing the Four Seasons hotel
32km of private waterfront villas
Porto Arabia Marina
Entrance to Porto Arabia Marina
Entrance to Viva Bahriya

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HDC is in various stages of developing three luxury
boutique hotel properties, all strategically located at
The Pearl - Qatar.
The first opening planned in 2012 is Nikki Beach Resort
& Spa The Pearl – Qatar. The two other boutique luxury
hotels are at the planning stage and will be developed
in superb waterfront locations at The Pearl - Qatar,
offering the most exclusive experiences in the region.
The design and concept of each hotel is being carefully
developed by HDC in association with world renowned
architects, anticipating future trends of the hospitality
industry.
Moreover, HDC envisions to acquire a strategic stake
in a lifestyle hotel operating brand and participate in
its global development journey.
Boutique Luxury Hotels
A view of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa The Pearl - Qatar lobby
An interior view of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa The Pearl - Qatar
Exclusive Marine Resort Beach
Exclusive Nikki Beach Resort & Spa The Pearl - Qatar Beach Club experience
A view of the Marine Resort’s seafood restaurant

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Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s most
famous luxury brands, will operate its first five-star
resort in the Middle East at The Pearl of Qatar.
The Nikki Beach Resort & Spa The Pearl - Qatar
is expected to start operating in second semester
2012. The trendiest hotel brand will feature 24 luxury
townhousesand26roomsandspasuitesspanningover
160-linear meters of ocean and beach frontage. The
low rise property will offer the ideal balance between
sophisticated living and vibrant entertainment.
The resort will also accommodate a Nikki Beach Club,
Spa and fitness facility, an Ultra VIP Lounge/Club as
well as three exclusive restaurants. It will combine
five-star service, luxury accommodation, design
and ambiance with signature entertainment in an
international jet set resort environment.
Founded in 1996 by Jack Penrod, the brand
established a new standard for unique and
exciting Beach Club experience in destinations like
St. Tropez, New York and Marbella.
The development of the Nikki Beach brand in
Qatar’s exclusive destination, projected by award
winning Singapore-based ECO ID Architects and
interiors by Gatserelia Design, will be the first of its
kind to offer state of the art entertainment within
a five-star luxury resort.
With HDC, Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts has already
won the international AAA 5 diamond award for the
best design for a boutique beach resort in the Middle
East by the American Academy of Hospitality &
Sciences (AAHS).
All Nikki Beach Hotels and Resorts offer an exclusive
range of five-star amenities and services including
personalized in room check-in and check-out, private
butler service, 24-hour concierge service, exclusive
beach club and pool experience, VIP Ultra Lounge,
personalized in room music selection, 24-hour maid
service and a pillow menu.
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa at The Pearl - Qatar
Porto Arabia
Introducing the ultimate boutique hotel and beach club
concept that brings together dining, fashion, art, music
and entertainment
Winner
Best Design for a Boutique
Beach Resort in the Middle East
by the American Academy of
Hospitality & Sciences (AAHS)

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Qanat Quartier is a Venetian inspired precinct
located on the north shore of The Pearl - Qatar.
This development includes luxury townhouses
with sea and canal views, open piazzas on canal level,
sandy bays, a sailing boat marina, charming retail
shops and boardwalks.
The Marine Resort is currently in an advanced
concept design stage. The resort will overview
a beautiful sailboat marina and will enjoy 240
linear meters of sandy beach water front.
This ultimate marine resort will have around
150 rooms, suites, bungalows and villas, some
of which are planned to be over the sea water.
At this stage, the property is planned to host a
signature specialty restaurant (300 seats); an all-day
dining (140 seats); a beach club & lounge bar; over
650 sqm of dedicated banqueting space; a cutting
edge health club & relaxation spa of ~ 2,380 sqm and
130 parking lots. Outdoors, the resort will feature
a poolside grill (200 seats); eight ultra-luxury day-use
cabanas with private butler service; a large terrace and
pool area; two sea-view outdoor pools; and a serviced
sandy beach of over 7,500 sqm.
The property will feature a premium international
brand to complement the hotel offering and provide a
truly unique experience.
Marine Resort at The Pearl - Qatar
Qanat Quartier
A world-class Marine Resort at The Pearl – Qatar

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Qanat Quartier is a Venetian inspired precinct
located on the north shore of The Pearl - Qatar. This
development includes luxury townhouses with sea
and canal views, open piazzas on canal level, sandy
bays, a sailing boat marina, charming retail shops and
boardwalks.
Qanat Quartier will host a Signature Urban Resort
developed to bring an ecclectic mix of Venetian
waterfront feel coupled with Arabian hospitality
all within a cutting edge and innovative lifestyle.
The hotel will be developed on its exclusive
island featuring 150-180 rooms and suites
with breathtaking sea and canal views.
The property will be branded by a leading
global hotel player that will compliment the
lodging choice of The Pearl - Qatar destination.
A Signature
Urban Resort at The Pearl - Qatar
Qanat QuartierA Signature Urban Resort
located on its own private island

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We have built exclusive relationships with a portfolio
of winning and high potential brands.
Our portfolio spans from the ultra sophisticated
lifestyle fine-dining Japanese experience
of MEGU to the casual yet trendy coffee shop
environment of Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar
New York City.
Many of the brands we operate are entering
the Middle East market for the first time at
The Pearl - Qatar and have highly contributed
to upgrade the region’s existing current food
& beverage experience.
HDC currently operates ten F&B outlets in Qatar and is
in advanced stages of expanding its portfolio in prime
locations overseas.
During 2011 we have been recognised by the industry at
large and won several design and quality awards.
The Restaurant Portfolio

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MEGU stands for ‘blessing’ in Japanese and offers
modern upscale Japanese cuisine with sushi and
sumibi aburiyaki, a grilling technique using “bincho-
tan”, and a special charcoal found only near Kyoto and
prized for its superior purifying properties.
Its first restaurant opened in 2004 in New York City
offering outstanding food, brilliant design and first
class service. The overall décor includes subtle
Japanese interior accents, in a contemporary vibe.
Its interiors are chic, trendy yet sophisticated and
timeless.
MEGU’sconceptiswelldefinedassophisticatedorganic
dining in which the best raw materials worldwide,
producers, the talented MEGU staff and the customer
are brought together in a celebration in a cutting-edge
yet serene environment.
MEGU’sextensivemenufeaturessignaturedishessuch
as the Original Crispy Asparagus, Yellowtail Carpaccio,
Salmon Tartare, Wagyu Kobe Chateaubriand ‘Flavor
of your choice – Herbs, Salt and 5 World Pepper Mix,
KuwayakiGrilledwithFreshWasabiandSoyReduction,
Ginger and Black Sesame a la Rikyu.
MEGU also offers a beautiful and extensive wine
and sake list that perfectly complements the cuisine – a
rare and unique offering for a Japanese restaurant.
In Qatar, MEGU has launched its M LOUNGE with vibrant
parties and international DJ’s.
Currently MEGU is present in New York, Moscow,
Mumbai and in Qatar where it was brought by HDC
in 2011.
Price range US $120 - 160
MEGU
Authentic yet modern,
cutting edge yet timeless
Winner
Best Interior Design
in the Region Award
2011 by Arabian
Property Awards

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Tse Yang is synonymous with Chinese haute
cuisine. The brand has been operating for over
30 years in cosmopolitan destinations such as Paris,
where it first began in 1980, New York, Geneva,
Munich, Madrid and now Doha.
Tse Yang means the Old Gate of Beijing’s infamous
Forbidden City. The restaurant prides itself on
using the best available ingredients to create
a classy yet trendy Chinese culinary experience. The
brand is known for its exquisite cuisine and The Pearl
- Qatar transformed it further, offering a glamorous
and cutting edge atmosphere, with a clientele ranging
from diplomats to famous artists.
The restaurant and bar is tastefully decorated with
crimson chandeliers and red color décor, symbolical
within the Oriental culture.
The menu offers highly authentic Chinese culinary
delights and was designed to provide superb food.
Tse Yang benefits from one of the best and
most elaborate wine lists in Doha. Among its
most famous dishes are the seafood dumplings,
vegetable appetizers and grilled or steamed
Pekinese delicacies, a heady selection of seafood,
meat, vegetable, rice and noodle dishes, which
includes Szechuan style Lobster, roasted Peking
duck, veal and beef filets prepared in a variety
of traditional ways.
HDC brought Tse Yang to The Pearl - Qatar in 2010,
endowing Doha with a fascinating décor place and a
new gastronomy and lifestyle experience.
Tse Yang won “The Best Newcomer” award for 2011 by
Time Out Magazine and “The Best Interior design in the
Region” award by Arabian Property Awards 2011.
Authentic, Chinese glamour
Tse Yang
Winner
Best Interior Design
in the Region Award
2011 by Arabian
Property Awards
The Best
Newcomer
Award 2011 by
Time Out Magazine
Price range US $80 - 100

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Over 50 years of fine Lebanese
cuisine and culinary traditions
The Burj Al Hamam restaurant, also known as Fawzi,
has refined “The Art of Lebanese Cuisine” for over 50
years, satisfying guests with a wide range of Lebanese
home cooking and fresh seafood.
Fayez (Fawzi) Elias Khoury established Burj Al Hamam
in 1958 becoming one of the very best in Lebanon.
Today,hissonshavecarriedonthetraditionofexcellent
food, impeccable service and quality control to provide
guests with a well-deserved experience in fine dining.
At the Pearl Qatar, the restaurant atmosphere and
décor are grand with breathtaking views of the Porto
Arabia Marina. The restaurant contains several private
dinning rooms, enabling guests with special attention,
comfort and privacy.
The extensive menu features all of the Levantine
culinary staples and specialties one would expect from
a Lebanese restaurant. A selection of cold mezze and
salads are on offer, such as hummus, tabouli, fattoush
and moutabal, and hot mezze, like the delectable
kebbeh and fava beans with olive oil and spices. Main
courses include grilled lamb, shish taouk and kafta,
lobster, shrimp, red mullet and sea bream or pastries,
such as halawat el jibn and knafeh.
AtThePearl-Qatar,BurjAlHamamaenjoysspectacular
terrace with a Shisha Lounge experience.
Burj Al Hamam boasts an impressive assortment of
traditional Lebanese delicacies in an upscale classy
environment, perfect for both business lunches and
intimate fine dining.
Burj Al Hamam
Price range US $40 - 60

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Liza
Liza is a young vibrant restaurant brand founded
in Paris in 2005, yet very successful and focused
on spreading the word about traditional high-
end Lebanese cuisine rediscovered in
a contemporary way.
Liza’s concept was developed with the new
generation of Lebanese designers and creators
featuring a restaurant that resembles the Lebanon
we know and love; one that is modern, generous
and audacious. Liza has contemporary forms with cool
white and turquoise spaces.
The simple cuisine affirms its origins, rediscovering
and bringing to life the vintage finger food. From the
traditional to the contemporary cuisine, every day
Liza’s Lebanon is rediscovered. In the same way that
the room changes rhythms and lights with the time
of the day, so do the menus: lunch on a platter,
mezzes to indulge in with the tips of your fingers,
dips to tip into with the baker’s fresh bread, delectable
grilled meat dishes, stews or daily specialties to satisfy
the most discerning palates.
The menu includes traditional dishes like houmous
or the signature dish fattoush, a Levantine bread
salad, and the daily-changing carte that might include
dishes like black mullet with fresh coriander and
spicy peppers. Liza’s desserts are also a unique
experience showing a modern blend between the
traditional Lebanese flavors presented in a stylish
yet authentic way.
Liza is located in a superb spot in Porto Arabia benefiting
from the proximity to world-class retailers and award-
winning marina at The Pearl - Qatar.
For a contemporary take on
Lebanese cuisine and lifestyle
Price range US $40 - 60

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Al Tabkha is a Lebanese eatery concept offering healthy
Lebanesecuisineinafriendlyenvironment.Theconcept
of serving authentic Lebanese home cooking soon
became an epidemic word-of-mouth buzz that made
Al Tabkha one of the leading fast-casual eateries in
Beirut.
Al Tabkha restaurant is famed for its Bistro layout and
casual service providing a warm relaxed atmosphere
that was able to grab the loyalty of all on-the-go patrons
who are eager for the authentic Lebanese cuisine.
The menu changes on a daily basis and is
planned on a monthly calendar. The live kitchen
is one of the main elements of this brand, where
watching the kitchen ‘choreography’ is part of the
experience itself.
AlTabkhaisalsofamousforitsdeliverydepartment and
for providing home comfort food in uniquely designed
practical packaging.
Al Tabkha Catering also ‘exports on site’
its healthy food for companies with over
100 employees, schools, banks, offices
and also for private banquets and events.
Al Tabkha
As fast as fast food,
as good as home cooking
Price range US $20 - 30

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Pampano is a world-class award winning restaurant
concept, offering Latin coastal cuisine in an elegant yet
unpretentious setting.
This casual “chic” restaurant brand was born
in New York in 2003, when famed chef Richard
Sandoval, well-known in NY for his modern
Mexican cuisine, partnered with the Spanish-
born but Mexican-raised opera tenor and legend,
Maestro Placido Domingo.
The menu is composed of traditional Mexican
recipes executed in a modern way, with a touch
of Asian ingredients. The outcome is a colourful
light cuisine with a selection of signature dishes
such as lobster tacos as well as a homemade delicious
guacamole.
Pampano received a stellar review from the New York
Times and was voted one of “The Best New Restaurants
in America” in 2003 by Esquire Magazine being
described as a sophisticated, tropical restaurant.
In Doha, Pampano reaped the “Best restaurant of the
year 2011” award and the “Best seafood Restaurant of
the year 2011” award by Time Out Doha magazine.
At the moment the brand is present in New York,
Mexico, Acapulco and in early 2010 HDC brought
it to The Pearl - Qatar, the most glamorous Middle
Eastern destination and has since been extremely
successful.
Maestro Placido Domingo,
Richard Sandoval and HDC bring
the very best modern Mexican
cuisine to Doha
Pampano
Price range US $75 - 90The Best
Restaurant of the
Year Award
2011 by
Time Out Doha
Magazine
The Best Seafood
Restaurant
of the Year Award
2011 by
Time Out Doha
Magazine

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With outlets in New York, Qatar and Dubai, Alison
Nelson’s Chocolate Bar New York City, is becoming
one of the trendiest coffee shops around.
The brand is highly innovative in creating bridges
between a fascinating product like chocolate with
the fashion and lifestyle industries. From children to
adults, this place is a dream for chocolate lovers and
those with an adventurous palate. CBNYC stores blend
modern design with retro art deco influence.
WhenAlisonopenedherfirstChocolateBarinNewYork
in 2002, her concept was simple: to combine the highest
qualityingredients,manyofwhicharenaturalororganic,
with the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of local
bakeries. The company’s mission still remains simple:
“Be good to Yourself, Eat More Chocolate.”
The celebrated Manhattan-based ‘candy store
for adults’ boasts such regular patrons as actress
Sarah Jessica Parker, of the film and TV series ‘Sex
in the City,’ as well as such loyalists as Julia Roberts,
Gwyneth Paltrow and Leonardo Di Caprio.
CBNYC’s delicious chocolates are blended with an
amazing range of other ingredients, including almonds,
caramel, pop corn and peanut butter, toffee, banana
marshmallows, cherries and strawberries.
At the Pearl, Qatar, CBNYC’s flagship store menu
includes delicious salads such as the goat cheese
& beetroot or the summer salad, a great burger and daily
specials.
Be good to yourself
eat more chocolate
Alison Nelson’s
Chocolate Bar New York City
Price range US $15 - 20

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The Company will continue to look for opportunities
by strategically investing in key markets. With
Qatar’s booming economy and future potential
growth expected from hosting the 2022 World
Cup, HDC finds itself in an advantageous position
to benefit from the anticipated positive developments
in coming years.
HDC’s ambitious plans include owning and operating
an impressive list of hospitality outlets in the future,
including other boutique hotels scheduled to open
at The Pearl - Qatar by 2015.
HDC’s dedication to quality underlines UDC’s
commitment to target projects that effectuate value-
added investments, thus contributing to Qatar’s
growth and ensuring continuous shareholder
benefit. Through HDC’s ingenuity and resolve,
The Pearl - Qatar will be home to a number of world-
class restaurants and resorts in the coming years.
HDC will also continue to generate growth through
the development of existing brand relationships, the
establishment of new partnerships and ventures into
strategic acquisitions that will achieve investment
diversification worldwide.
Upcoming Projects
Irish bar concept
Bistro concept
Burger concept
Grill concept

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Social club is a HDC developed cocktail bar concept,
designed by Glamorous, a world acclaimed Tokyo
designer. This eclectic bar benefits from a breathtaking
stand alone waterfront location on the Pearl Qatar
boardwalk.
The interior projects a high energy casual-chic and
timeless set up. Outdoor, the social club offers a red
carpet type sense of arrival where beautiful people will
mingle while enjoying the marina views. A waterfront
garden also provides a casual relaxed and comfortable
seating environment that is unmatched.
Gourmet titbits, exquisite cocktails and incredible DJs
will make the Social Club the most sought after outing
destination in town.
Social Club
A unique setting to hang out with
old friends… and meet new ones!
Opening soon

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Since 2007, HDC has gradually established itself as
the leading hospitality set up in Qatar. The Firm has
developed and executed an unmatched portfolio of
worldwide food and beverage concepts regularly
winning industry awards.
OuraimistogrowintheMENAregionthroughstrategic
partnerships with like-minded leading hospitality
players.
Strengthened by its home base success and the
relationships it built with brand partnerships from
New York to Paris and Beirut, HDC is now ready for
growth in the region.
Partnership Opportunities
Our aim is to grow in the
MENA region through strategic
partnerships with like-minded
leading hospitality players
Open air ampitheatre in Porto Arabia
Porto Arabia Boardwalk experience
The Pearl - Qatar
Night view of The Pearl - Qatar
Marine Resort Beach Club

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Award winning restaurants
in the news
Tse Yang
The Best
Newcomer
Award
2011
WINNER
Pampano
The Best
Restaurant
Award
2011
WINNER
Pampano
The Best
Seafood
Restaurant
Award
2011
WINNER

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